Dimple Chin, Rosy Lips!

The following post is written for a promotional activity for Pampers.

Babies are the cutest. When they smile, you forget everything in the world. It’s clichéd, but it’s true. Haven’t you tried for yourself – whenever you are near a baby, you try your best to make her/him happy. And God forbid if he starts to cry, you just try to find the mommy so that you can hand the baby over to her.

So what are the things that can make a little one giggle and show their innocence? For starters -  a peek-a-boo session. I think all babies are born with a liking to peek-a-boo. No matter who, a sure way to make a baby happy is peek-a-boo! We’ve all done it – from behind the curtain, from under a blanket, from behind a door, you name it. No matter how many times you repeat the same thing, a baby doesn’t stop laughing. Even when he gets tired he puts on his fake smile and makes you happy!

Sometimes I feel babies laugh just to make the adult stop acting like a joker! Like when we do that sneezing action – I really don’t understand what it is in that jerky motion that makes a toddler laugh. Even when we laugh out loud they think something is funny and so they should laugh along. If a kid could think at that age, I am sure he would think we are crazy! And oh, playing with the baby like a ball - I’ve seen babies roll with laughter when an adult takes one in his hands and makes him fly like a ball and catch him back. Frankly it makes my heart skip a beat, but somehow babies seem to enjoy it.

Babies find happiness in little things as well. When we put them in a bucket full of water, I think they can play there for hours. Or, when you give them a rattle. When they are tiny, even switching on the fan helps. I’ve seen that most kids get bored with their own toys. For them, the ultimate playground is the kitchen and the best toys are the utensils in the lower draws! They are even born with an OCD – haven’t you seen babies running around with a dusting cloth in their hands and cleaning everything in sight? I am sure you’ve snatched a broom from them as well!

But nothing makes a baby more happy than a good meal, a good-night’s sleep, and a clean, dry back side. After all, those are the only things babies do till a particular age. And they do need that to be perfect! Only when a baby is well-fed, well slept and absolutely dry can he enjoy the fun activities mentioned above.

Do you know of any other quirky things that make your baby happy?